audition as a multi track recorder with m-audio delta 1010

[Willie Toth]

Larry,

Audition handles just about any multi channel soundcard … The one you are talking about is a bit low end and may conflict with your chipset on your motherboard.

I use a layla and have for years with great results … Here is a link … This link is for the 8 track but they also make a 12 … In conjunction with the Layla I use a Allen and Heath mix wizard 20:8:2 studio 8 track board for my needs it’s just wonderful!

https://www.djdeals.com/echoAUDIOFIRE8.htm?gclid=CJyo4uGTsI4CFQRDYQodvl5KJg

Presonus makes a nice firewire unit as well … I personally haven’t used it but a friend of mine ownes one and swears by it.

https://www.americanmusical.com/item–i-PRS-FP10.html#

WILLIE

[Emmett Andrews]

You should have absolutely no problems. M-Audio stuff plays very nicely with Audition. AA 3.0 is coming soon, so you might wait until that comes out to do your testing. I can assure that your “pro audio tech” is misinformed about Audition’s abilities. Audition is limited only by PC specs. If you’re running a solid system with plenty of RAM, Audition is ideal. I’ve been working with pro audio for many years, and I can work with virtually any system on the market. Audition is my clear winner. I’m sure your audio tech would suggest Pro Tools LE or M-Powered, neither of which will perform to Audition’s standards. Pro Tools is only worth a damn if it’s a $10,000+ HD TDM system.

Emmett

[Larry Watts]

The engineer I spoke with is in agreement with you about pro tools. He prefers Cubase for his professional work, but has used Cool Edit/audition.

I can’t quote him except in a general way. He multi track software has to have exceptional I/O data paths or you get in trouble. He thought Audition would be too puny, but perhaps it has improved since he tested it.

When I make a recommendation to purchase I need to have solid data to justify things.

I would suspect that the M-Adio delta card is some.what lower end for pro work. Do you agree?

Now, I doubt that I’ll ever need more than 8 tracks and most of the time 4-6 will do.
Any suggestions are much appreciated!

THanks

Larry

[Emmett Andrews]

Audition’s routing was overhauled between versions 1.5 and 2.0. 2.0 (and soon 3.0) use ASIO drivers and both support multichannel recording as well as any other PC-based product.

Are we talking about the 1010 or the 1010LT? In terms of interaction with the program, they should be identical. However, the 1010 has balanced IO and a breakout box that will give you better overall sound quality (at twice the price). Both should be fine. If you’re concerned about the most pristine sound, look toward the E-mu line. They are more complicated to set up, but the converters are second to none.

You might also look at something like the Focusrite Saffire line. Firewire-based and very good (plus you get a nice set of Focusrite preamps).

Emmett